As spring infuses the city with fresh energy, galleries and museums open their doors to a wide array of ambitious exhibitions this May—ideal for those seeking to step away from the chaos of daily life and nourish their spirit. The editors of
Koyo Kouoh, the first person of African descent appointed as curator of the 2026 Venice Biennale, has passed away at the age of 57.
Artificial intelligence has been on the agenda for a long time. This debate, which we featured on the cover of our 16th issue in 2023, has grown exponentially in the intervening time, with the development of artificial intelligence and the emergence of
ArtDog Istanbul editors have compiled a list of noteworthy exhibitions for April. Here is a list of the notable exhibitions you can visit this month: Samih Rifat’s Intellectual Legacy at Pera Museum Pera Museum, celebrating its 20th anniversary, presents an exhibition titled Samih
In his article for The Guardian, Orhan Pamuk interprets Ekrem İmamoğlu’s arrest as a sign of Turkey’s democratic decline. He highlights the ongoing resistance of the people in the face of increasing pressures and restrictions. Earlier this month, Ekrem İmamoğlu, the Mayor
The exhibition “Reaching for the World,” opened at Kasa Gallery, focuses on the human effort to transcend boundaries and connect with the environment, while exploring the concept of “home.” We had an interview with the artists Özge Enginöz, Gözde Mulla, and the
The details of the Grounded, curated by Ceren Erdem and Bilge Kalfa, were announced at a press conference held for the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, coordinated by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV). The project featured
The Şakir Pasha Mansion, which left its mark on Büyükada’s cultural heritage, comes to life once again in a new exhibition at the Princes’ Islands Museum. The museum is hosting an exhibition focusing on the mansion of the Şakir Pasha Family, who
Fresh off her Golden Bear win at the Berlinale, acclaimed actor Tilda Swinton is stepping into a new role—this time as a curator. She will oversee Supersonic Mediaeval, a captivating exhibition showcasing the work of British artist and designer Marianna Kennedy at
Chicago, one of the longest-running productions in Broadway history, brings the world of crime, passion and fame of the 1920s to Istanbul. The musical, which was first staged on Broadway in 1975 and became a classic over the years, will meet the
Pera Museum celebrates its 20th anniversary with the exhibitions Much Is to Be Done, featuring the works of Samih Rıfat, and Dancing with the Moon by Marcel Dzama, who interprets political and social criticism with his humorous style. On the 20th anniversary
ArtDog Istanbul editors have listed the standout exhibitions of the week for you. Among them are “Solo Botter: Burhan Uygur” at Maçka Art Gallery, Murat Germen’s “Serap | Mirage” at Maçka Art Gallery, and “Story Takes Place in Istanbul”, an exhibition at